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An industry standard for measuring and monitoring antibiotic use on beef farms has been agreed following extensive industry consultation.

In December, both UK exports and imports of beef recorded a year-on-year decline.

UK reported sheep meat exports fell in December, to 7,600 tonnes, according to data from HMRC.

Deadweight sheep prices continued to rise in week ending 15 February

GB cattle price were stable in the week ending 15 February 2020

Beef and Lamb Farm Assurance Summary Report 2019

Average prime weights have continued to track above last year, despite a switch back to a more forage based diet.

The GB cattle population as at 1 January 2020 fell compared to last year, according to the latest data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

UK sheep meat production for January stood at 24,200 tonnes, unchanged from the previous year

The GB OSL liveweight SQQ lamb price continued its upward trajectory in the week ended 12 February, up 8.1p to 238.9p/kg.

Economic activity in China was much reduced for the New Year holiday, and then beyond as the government tried to limit the spread of coronavirus.

In January, UK beef and veal production reached 78.8k tonnes. Higher avg. carcase weights compensated for the decline in prime slaughter.